ORLANDO Fla., --- Geocove, Inc., which provides proprietary technology that helps states, counties and municipalities utilize GIS data to inventory and assess damages in the event of storms or other natural disasters, has released a special LeeEvac iPhone application that maps emergency evacuation zones in Lee County and updates them the instant Lee County’s Emergency Management Team makes changes.
Karyn Tareen, president and chief executive officer at Geocove, Inc., said the LeeEvac app is available through the Apple App Store.
“Residents can use LeeEvac to find their current GPS locations, tap on the map, or search for an address within Lee County to see if they are in an active evacuation zone,” Tareen said.
“If an evacuation is ordered for their area, instructions on how to find additional information will be provided instantly, along with updates,” Tareen explained.
Tareen said Lee County plans to release an Android version of the application later this fall.
Gerald Campbell, chief planner at the Lee County Emergency Management Dept., said the tool could help save lives.
“The ability to effectively inform people who may be required to evacuate is a critical part of protecting our community,” Campbell said.
“The LeeEvac app does use familiar technology to provide personalized information to help people protect themselves and their loved ones,” he explained.
Geocove is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in East Orlando.
About GeoCove
Geocove, Inc. provides scalable assessment solutions built using the power of GIS across a multitude of industries. The Geocove team has extensive experience in providing assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health and other government agencies as well as utilities and other private industries. Geocove, Inc., a privately held corporation located in central Florida, is an authorized partner of Esri, the world’s leading GIS software provider.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Gainesville IT Company Completes State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – e-TechServices, a Gainesville-based information technology company, recently completed the statewide GrowFL program.
President Mario Ariet, who co-founded the 12-year-old company with CEO Marc Spindler, said even with the company’s “deep bench of technical experts and years of experience in enterprise computing solutions” they still had limited access to some of the corporate tools that large companies use to market themselves.
“We are a premiere IBM business partner whose experts offer enterprise-level computing solutions, consultation and design for systems integration and optimization, as well as disaster recovery and business continuity,” Ariet said. “The GrowFL team helped us gain access to some of these unique tools and provided insight into the Florida market place and online marketing strategies.”
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses for the program, the institute looks for companies that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“e-TechServices, a growth-targeted company, showed that it has a promising future in the industry and therefore was ideal for the program,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
A leading provider of IBM mid-range and information technology solutions including systems, storage, software and IT professional services, e-TechServices has 13 employees, many of whom work in strategic satellite locations in Gainesville, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando.
Ariet said his company’s affiliation with GrowFL proved that they are in the correct marketplace and are in a strategic position to continue their success.
“It has given us an opportunity to showcase our unique skills to the companies and organizations who need these capabilities most,” he said.
About e-TechServices Inc.: e-TechServices is a premier IBM Business Partner whose experts provide consulting and professional services to successfully implement any project by understanding the business requirements that drive the IT challenges that need solution. The company’s hosted managed services, cloud computing solutions and disaster recovery has made e-TechServices a go-to trusted partner to some of the nation’s premiere institutions and businesses, including the University of Florida, CSX Transportation and the State of Florida. For more information, visit www.e-techservices.com.
About The Florida Economic Gardening Institute / GrowFL:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida was established in 2009. Initially funded by the Florida Legislature, the Institute has provided services via the State of Florida’s Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program, known as GrowFL. With various partnerships throughout the state, including Orange County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the Institute collaborates with statewide partners to support the growth of second-stage businesses through localized entrepreneurial ecosystems. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
President Mario Ariet, who co-founded the 12-year-old company with CEO Marc Spindler, said even with the company’s “deep bench of technical experts and years of experience in enterprise computing solutions” they still had limited access to some of the corporate tools that large companies use to market themselves.
“We are a premiere IBM business partner whose experts offer enterprise-level computing solutions, consultation and design for systems integration and optimization, as well as disaster recovery and business continuity,” Ariet said. “The GrowFL team helped us gain access to some of these unique tools and provided insight into the Florida market place and online marketing strategies.”
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses for the program, the institute looks for companies that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“e-TechServices, a growth-targeted company, showed that it has a promising future in the industry and therefore was ideal for the program,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
A leading provider of IBM mid-range and information technology solutions including systems, storage, software and IT professional services, e-TechServices has 13 employees, many of whom work in strategic satellite locations in Gainesville, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando.
Ariet said his company’s affiliation with GrowFL proved that they are in the correct marketplace and are in a strategic position to continue their success.
“It has given us an opportunity to showcase our unique skills to the companies and organizations who need these capabilities most,” he said.
About e-TechServices Inc.: e-TechServices is a premier IBM Business Partner whose experts provide consulting and professional services to successfully implement any project by understanding the business requirements that drive the IT challenges that need solution. The company’s hosted managed services, cloud computing solutions and disaster recovery has made e-TechServices a go-to trusted partner to some of the nation’s premiere institutions and businesses, including the University of Florida, CSX Transportation and the State of Florida. For more information, visit www.e-techservices.com.
About The Florida Economic Gardening Institute / GrowFL:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida was established in 2009. Initially funded by the Florida Legislature, the Institute has provided services via the State of Florida’s Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program, known as GrowFL. With various partnerships throughout the state, including Orange County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the Institute collaborates with statewide partners to support the growth of second-stage businesses through localized entrepreneurial ecosystems. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Selected to Market Unique Fly-In Estate at Spruce Creek in Port Orange
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been selected to market the unique combination of a luxury residence and premier commercial hangar at 1971 South Creek Drive and 208 Cessna Blvd at Spruce Creek Fly-In, the exclusive community in Port Orange for airplane owners in Volusia County.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Senior International Associates Rachel McGrath and Debbie Keilin at Stirling Sotheby’s are representing the properties, which will be marketed worldwide.
The 6,032 square foot golf front luxury home with an open air design includes a 4,080 square foot professionally designed and decorated airplane hangar that was previously owned by NASCAR driver Mark Martin. The hangar has its own office and meeting area and direct access to the Spruce Creek taxiway and extended runway, McGrath said.
The Master Craftsman, architect-designed luxury home has an entire master wing that includes an office, exercise room and spa style bath, said Keilin.
Other remarkable features of the home are its grand curved staircase, gourmet chef’s kitchen, entertainment sized covered patios, balconies that overlook the massive courtyard and private swimming pool and a private guest house with covered lanai.
The home and hangar are priced at $1,950,000. To view a photo tour, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/SS4AR6
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Senior International Associates Rachel McGrath and Debbie Keilin at Stirling Sotheby’s are representing the properties, which will be marketed worldwide.
The 6,032 square foot golf front luxury home with an open air design includes a 4,080 square foot professionally designed and decorated airplane hangar that was previously owned by NASCAR driver Mark Martin. The hangar has its own office and meeting area and direct access to the Spruce Creek taxiway and extended runway, McGrath said.
The Master Craftsman, architect-designed luxury home has an entire master wing that includes an office, exercise room and spa style bath, said Keilin.
Other remarkable features of the home are its grand curved staircase, gourmet chef’s kitchen, entertainment sized covered patios, balconies that overlook the massive courtyard and private swimming pool and a private guest house with covered lanai.
The home and hangar are priced at $1,950,000. To view a photo tour, visit http://tour.circlepix.com/home/SS4AR6
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long-Term Lease for Office Space at Oaks Professional Center in Lady Lake
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new 10½-year lease agreement for 2,894 square feet office space in Suites D1-E1 at Oaks Professional Center, 8575 138th Lane in Lady Lake.
Jack W. Lynch, senior broker associate at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, 138th Place Properties, LLC of Windermere,
The new tenant is Florida Cancer Institute–New Hope, based at The Villages. Eric Poole of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Jack W. Lynch, senior broker associate at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, 138th Place Properties, LLC of Windermere,
The new tenant is Florida Cancer Institute–New Hope, based at The Villages. Eric Poole of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Ryland Homes Opens Ravenswood on Stoney Point Road in South Forsyth County
ATLANTA, Ga. --- Ryland Homes recently opened a new model home at Ravenswood, a new community located off of Peachtree Parkway approximately one mile south of Exit 13 off Ga. Hwy 400 in South Forsyth County.
Bill Carter, vice president of sales and marketing at Ryland Homes in the Atlanta division, said the two-story Chatsworth “C” model home offers five bedrooms and four baths in 3,512 square feet of living space with a two-car garage, priced from $325,900.
Altogether, Ryland plans to build 39 single family homes at Ravenswood from Ryland’s Georgian Collection. Home sites in Ravenswood will average one-half acre and most homes will include side entry garages. All plans will have three-sides brick exterior, designer kitchens with 42” cabinets and granite countertops.
Four and five bedroom homes at Ravenswood will be priced from the low $300s and will range in size from 3,318 square feet of living space to 4,000 square feet.
“The oversized home sites, a commuter friendly location with top-rated schools will provide home buyers with an unparalleled value for the area,” Carter said.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com.
Bill Carter, vice president of sales and marketing at Ryland Homes in the Atlanta division, said the two-story Chatsworth “C” model home offers five bedrooms and four baths in 3,512 square feet of living space with a two-car garage, priced from $325,900.
Altogether, Ryland plans to build 39 single family homes at Ravenswood from Ryland’s Georgian Collection. Home sites in Ravenswood will average one-half acre and most homes will include side entry garages. All plans will have three-sides brick exterior, designer kitchens with 42” cabinets and granite countertops.
Four and five bedroom homes at Ravenswood will be priced from the low $300s and will range in size from 3,318 square feet of living space to 4,000 square feet.
“The oversized home sites, a commuter friendly location with top-rated schools will provide home buyers with an unparalleled value for the area,” Carter said.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com.
Mikaela Nix, Founder of Collegiate Staffing USA, to Speak at Florida Business Expo Sept. 21 in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla., - Mikaela Nix – founder and president of Collegiate Staffing USA and sister company, Business Boosters USA – will be a featured speaker at the Sept. 21 Florida Business Expo at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive in Orlando.
Nix, whose company links star graduates with employers in a wide range of fields, said her talk will focus on “Tips for Small Business Entrepreneurs.”
A participant in the UCF Incubator Program, Nix also is a member of the Florida Bar, an adjunct professor at Valencia College, Seminole State College, past professor in the legal studies division at other educational institutions, sits on the advisory board for Florida Technical College and is chair of the UCF Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Chapter.
With more than 20 years of experience in business consulting, staffing, social media, internet marketing, and business innovation, Nix also is a certified diversity trainer and is a motivational speaker who lives by the motto “Attitude Makes the Difference.”
Founded by Liz Rivera Otts, Florida Business Expo LLC is designed to motivate, educate and stimulate Florida businesses by uniting and building them through seminars and partnerships. From new businesses to mid-size companies to large corporations, Florida Business Expo reaches out to more than one million business owners and representatives through leadership seminars, partnerships, training courses, mentorship and guidance.
For more information, including a schedule of events, or to register for the expo, visit www.floridabusinessexpo.com or call 407-956-6006 or fax 407-283-7085.
About Collegiate Staffing USA: Collegiate Staffing USA assists star students in making that sometimes difficult transition from college to career; by allowing them to gain real world experience in their field of interest. Clients can efficiently select from a wide range of fresh, eager, and talented individuals that are able to hit the ground running in a variety of positions and organizational cultures. Visit www.csusajobs.com for more information.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Nix, whose company links star graduates with employers in a wide range of fields, said her talk will focus on “Tips for Small Business Entrepreneurs.”
A participant in the UCF Incubator Program, Nix also is a member of the Florida Bar, an adjunct professor at Valencia College, Seminole State College, past professor in the legal studies division at other educational institutions, sits on the advisory board for Florida Technical College and is chair of the UCF Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Chapter.
With more than 20 years of experience in business consulting, staffing, social media, internet marketing, and business innovation, Nix also is a certified diversity trainer and is a motivational speaker who lives by the motto “Attitude Makes the Difference.”
Founded by Liz Rivera Otts, Florida Business Expo LLC is designed to motivate, educate and stimulate Florida businesses by uniting and building them through seminars and partnerships. From new businesses to mid-size companies to large corporations, Florida Business Expo reaches out to more than one million business owners and representatives through leadership seminars, partnerships, training courses, mentorship and guidance.
For more information, including a schedule of events, or to register for the expo, visit www.floridabusinessexpo.com or call 407-956-6006 or fax 407-283-7085.
About Collegiate Staffing USA: Collegiate Staffing USA assists star students in making that sometimes difficult transition from college to career; by allowing them to gain real world experience in their field of interest. Clients can efficiently select from a wide range of fresh, eager, and talented individuals that are able to hit the ground running in a variety of positions and organizational cultures. Visit www.csusajobs.com for more information.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
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